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HELPING change young lives. There couldn’t really be a more powerful slogan than that and The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity that does just what it says on the tin. It is an organisation that motivates, encourages and gives confidence to those aged between 14 and 30 who have struggled at school, have been…… Continue Reading
THERE will always be a need for a coach – and before you ask, no I don’t mean a luxury 52-seater with tables and bathroom facilities. In business coaching is a one-to-one, on-the-job approach by managers and trainers to help people develop their skills and levels of competence. It can also involve group learning –…… Continue Reading
ON your Marks, get set, go! No, we are not reliving the wonderful Olympics here, although if you think you can edge out Usain Bolt’s 100m world record time then by all means get to work! Rather, we are learning a thing or two from Andrew Marks about how to be a business focused IT…… Continue Reading
AS far as growing the economy is concerned, Ex marks the spot – Exports that is. A big percentage of firms who sell goods abroad expect sales to overseas clients to grow in the second quarter of this year. Up to June, business owners have predicted a growth in trade, while others believe it will…… Continue Reading
SOWING the seeds of recovery might be overstating the case, with the economy a long way from recovered. However, there is no doubt that the record number of start-ups in the UK during the past 12 months has created much-needed growth to lessen the impact of the public sector job losses which are about to…… Continue Reading
HAVE you got lovely features? Of course you have. Let me rephrase that. Has your product got lovely features? If so, your customer won’t be interested in them. You don’t need to explain what colour your product is. Your clients will want to know the benefits they can glean from it. So, in a clear,…… Continue Reading
INSPIRATIONAL people are all around us. If you are one, and you are thinking of starting your own business, do your research. Is there a customer problem you want to solve? Are you able to solve it better than somebody else? Make sure you determine whether or not there is a market for what you…… Continue Reading
REMEMBER that your customers are people too and they deserve to be treated in the same way you treat colleagues and staff. Listen to them and pay attention to what they tell you. Feedback from people who use your product, or whatever service it is you give them, is the best way of knowing your…… Continue Reading
IS your company the real deal? Is there an authenticity within its structure which nurtures trust, openness and integrity? Or are there barriers prohibiting the company’s participation in the areas that really matter – really matter – such as Corporate, Social and World responsibility? Naked Leader founder and Honorary Professor of Leadership at Warwick University…… Continue Reading
THAT saying ‘treat others how you would expect to be treated’ comes into play when you are chairing a meeting. Interpersonal skills are the key to making it a success and participants need to be given respect and consideration. That doesn’t mean it has to be like a friendly chat between mates! Be business like,…… Continue Reading